There were many questions relating to the show organisation at the AGM and so we have produced a pdf that should answer all those queries. You can download that document
here.

We would prefer you to enter online as it saves us a lot of time on the day. However,
if you must enter with a paper entry, then a pdf document of the Show Schedule containing competition classes and entry forms
may be downloaded from here

PRIZES: 1st: £3:00 ~ 2nd: £2:00 ~ 3rd: £1:00

Available Cups

Banksian Medal

Highest total of points in horticultural classes A & B inclusive(excl classes 150-153).
Last year's winner not eligible

BLAA Cup Sponsored by Yaldens

BLAA member accumulating the most points across all adult classes

Chalfont St Giles Gardens Association Cup

CSG Gardens Association Member with most points in Division A (excl classes 150-153)

Dr Michael & Mrs Mary Webber Cup

Winner of Class 122

Richard Jackson Cup

Winner of Class 150

Stratton Cup

Most points in Divisions A and B - CSG Gardens Association only

Tubbs Challenge Cup

Most points in Division A (excl classes 150-153)

Van Hage Trophy

Division A Class 152 Best Novice Allotment

Vernon Brown Cup

Winner of class 136

Class Descriptions

Subdivision A: General

101

5 Apples, 1 variety, eating with stalks

Adult

102

5 Apples, 1 variety, cooking with stalks

Adult

103

5 Pears, 1 variety with stalks

Adult

104

9 Plums, either Gages, Bullaces or Damsons, 1 variety

Adult

105

Dish of 25 soft fruit with stalks

Adult

106

Any other kinds of fruit

Adult

QUANTITIES OF FRUIT REQUIRED IN CLASSES 106

Blueberries

200-250g

Kiwi Fruit

6

Cherries

20

Kumquats

9

Citrus Fruits (other than Kumquats)

3

Medlars

10

Black, White or Red Currants

200-250g

Nectarines

5

Figs

3

Nuts

425-450g

Gooseberries

20

Peaches

5

Grapes (indoor)

1 bunch

Pineapples

1

Grapes (outdoor)

2 bunches

Quinces

6

Hybrid Cane Fruit

20

Worcesterberries etc

200-250g

107

15 Strawberries with stalks

Adult

108

20 Raspberries with stalks.

Adult

109

20 Blackberries with stalks.

Adult

110

1 Melon

Adult

111

5 Onions, under 225) each

Adult

112

3 Large Exhibition Onions, over 225g each

Adult

113

5 Onions with roots & tops left on

Adult

114

10 Shallots, Exhibition

Adult

115

10 Shallots, pickling, not to exceed 2.5cm diameter

Adult

116

3 Beetroot, globe, foliage tied and trimmed to 10cm

Adult

117

3 Carrots, foliage tied and trimmed to 10cm

Adult

118

5 Potatoes, white, 1 variety

Adult

119

5 Potatoes, coloured, 1 variety

Adult

120

9 Runner Bean Pods, 1 variety

Adult

121

9 Beans: Broad, French, Climbing or Dwarf

Adult

122

A matched pair of Marrows, (fresh young fruits)

Adult

123

3 Courgettes, 1 variety, not exceeding 15cm

Adult

124

10 Tomatoes, 1 variety, small fruited, calyx attached

Adult

125

5 Tomatoes, ordinary variety, calyx attached

Adult

126

3 Tomatoes, beefsteak, calyx attached

Adult

127

2 Cabbages, 1 variety

Adult

128

3 Leeks, 1 variety

Adult

129

2 cucumbers, 1 variety

Adult

130

2 Heads Sweet Corn, 1 variety

Adult

131

2 Lettuces, 1 variety

Adult

132

2 Sweet Potatoes, 1 variety

Adult

133

5 Chilli Peppers, 1 variety

Adult

134

Any Other Vegetable

Adult

Entrants will be judged on the basis of THE BEST OF THREE exhibits. (Maximum of three exhibits-each of different kind.)

QUANTITIES OF VEGETABLES REQUIRED IN CLASS 134

VEGETABLE

QUANTITY

MAX PTS

Brussel sprouts

9

15

Calabrese

6 stalks

15

Cauliflower

2 heads

20

Celeriac

2

15

Florence Fennel

2

15

Gourds

2

12

Parsnips

2

20

Peas, including Mange Tout or Snap, 1 Variety

9 pods

20

Sweet Peppers

2

15

Seakale

2

12

Spring or Green Salad Onions

12

10

Turnips

3

15

135

5 Bunches of Culinary Herbs

Adult

Different kinds not varieties, named and displayed in individual containers of water (space allowed 38cm x 38cm)

136

Collection of Salad Items

Adult

137

Basket, trug or tray of three types of vegetables using quantities shown in Division A and class 134 list.

Adult

138

2 Squashes

Adult

Subdivision B: Novelty Classes

139

Heaviest 3 Potatoes

Adult

140

Longest Runner Bean (measured straight)

Adult

141

Heaviest Marrow

Adult

142

Heaviest Pumpkin

Adult

143

Funniest-shaped vegetable or Fruit

Adult

Subdivision C: Allotments (BLAA Members)

Please ensure that you have ticked the box for "I am a member of Back Lane Allotments Association" (Edit your online details to change this).
If you are NOT a member of Back Lane Allotments Association please email secretary@csgshow.org for instructions.
Entries for adult allotment holders is automatic. Judging will be held sometime at the end of July/beginning of August.

150

Best Allotment

Adult

151

Most Interesting Allotment

Adult

152

Best Novice Allotment

Adult

A Novice is an entrant who became an allotment holder on or after 1st April 2015

153

Best Scarecrow on an Allotment

Adult

How to Find Us

The show will be held on September 1st September 2018 in Stone and Silsden Meadows, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4QF (South of Pheasant Hill).